SCHA News Releases

Cannon team making surgery safer

Type: News

Feb. 10, 2012

By implementing a safe surgery checklist, Cannon Memorial Hospital’s Surgical Department is addressing potential issues before they arise rather than waiting to react. In response to a

SC in top quartile for health care quality

Type: News

Feb. 8, 2012

South Carolina ranks in the top quartile of all US states on established quality measures.

Hospital Trustees: Trends to Watch in 2012

Type: News

Feb. 8, 2012

The health care world is as complex as it ever has been. Hospitals need trustees to work jointly with the management team to lead through this uncertain future.

Hospital groups file brief on reform

Type: News

Feb. 7, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court should uphold the legality of the individual mandate to purchase health insurance, according to six national hospital associations

Action Alert:Federal Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid Hospital Payments

Type: News

Feb. 6, 2012

Congress has returned to Washington and we need your help to urge them not to cut payments for hospital services.

Lewis Blackman Awards Call for Nominations

Type: News

Feb. 6, 2012

Nominate a South Carolina Patient Safety Champion today!

House Majority Leader speaks at SCHA Annual Meeting

Type: News

Feb. 1, 2012

Bingham tells hospital leaders they must develop relationships with elected officials“It is incumbent on you to educate your legislator, ” S.C.

Pub Politics Episode 88: Yearly Checkup

Type: News

Jan. 31, 2012

Senator Brad Hutto joins Phil Bailey and guest host Patrick Arnold for an episode at SCHA annual meeting.

Amazing People Walk the Halls of South Carolina Hospitals

Type: News

Jan. 31, 2012

Every day, thousands of amazing people walk the halls of South Carolina hospitals. These hospital workers are making a difference in the lives of their patients and communities.

John Bluford's "A Call to Action Against Junk Food"

Type: News

Jan. 30, 2012

John Bluford, President and CEO of Truman Medical Centers, shares his thoughts on population health and the culprit behind the growing obesity epidemic nationwide.

SCHA Names 2012 Board of Trustees

Type: News

Jan. 30, 2012

The South Carolina Hospital Association is proud to announce its 2012 Board of Trustees. Charles D.

Working Well has New Maps!

Type: News

Jan. 24, 2012

On January 1, 2012 NC Prevention Parnters and the SC Hospital Association launched the creation of new maps for hospitals involved in the Working Well initiative.